Strategic defence for executives, business owners and senior management in critical situations
How to Protect Your Position During Law-Enforcement Action
Request the presence of your chosen defence lawyer – Inform the officers clearly: „My defence lawyer is Advocate Leszek Kieliszewski. I request that he be informed of my detention and that no questioning or other substantive procedural action be undertaken until he arrives.” You are entitled to request the assistance of a lawyer of your choice.
Do not make statements before consulting your lawyer – Do not provide explanations, comment on the allegations or discuss documents, electronic devices or data being examined or secured until you have spoken confidentially with your defence lawyer. Even an informal comment may subsequently be recorded, interpreted or relied upon during the proceedings.
Protect confidential and privileged information – Where the search or seizure concerns trade secrets, legally privileged material, defence correspondence or other protected information, ensure that your objection is formally recorded in the official report.This is particularly important when officers secure computers, mobile phones, electronic data carriers, correspondence or company documentation.
Ask a trusted person to contact the law firm – If you are unable to make the call personally, ask a family member, colleague or trusted representative to contact the law firm immediately on: +48 22 299 00 93.
Immediate and Strategic Defence Support
Attendance during investigative procedures – Immediate legal assistance during searches, detention procedures, the formal presentation of charges and questioning as a suspect.
The presence of a defence lawyer helps ensure that your rights are respected and that the procedural consequences of each decision are properly considered.
Managing the risk of pre-trial detention – Representation before the public prosecutor and the court with the objective of avoiding pre-trial detention and securing non-custodial preventive measures wherever possible.
These may include bail, police supervision, restrictions on travel or a prohibition on leaving the country.
Protecting the business and its operations – Strategic action aimed at limiting the impact of the investigation on the company’s day-to-day activities, financial liquidity and commercial relationships.
This may include responding to asset-freezing orders, the seizure of company property, restrictions affecting corporate bank accounts and other measures capable of disrupting business continuity.
Reviewing the legality of law-enforcement action – A detailed assessment of the legal and procedural grounds for the detention, search, seizure and other investigative measures.
Where irregularities or serious breaches of criminal procedure are identified, appropriate complaints and legal challenges may be pursued without delay.
Your Defence Lawyer – Advocate Leszek Kieliszewski
White-Collar Crime Defence: Advocate Leszek Kieliszewski specialises in the defence of individuals involved in white-collar crime, fiscal criminal, corruption and business-related criminal proceedings.
He has extensive experience representing company owners, board members, senior executives and other key decision-makers in complex and sensitive investigations.
Recognised Legal Commentator: A regular contributor and legal commentator in leading Polish business and legal publications, providing expert analysis of criminal proceedings, corporate liability and defence strategy in white-collar crime matters.
Strategic, Discreet and Decisive Representation Every case requires a carefully considered strategy.
The approach combines determined procedural and courtroom representation with discretion, confidentiality and close attention to the client’s professional standing, business interests and reputation.
Immediate Legal Assistance Where a detention, search or other law-enforcement intervention is taking place, time is critical.
